The ABC’s Of Home Staging

September 14th, 2011

We’ve alphabetically compiled a list of some of the best home staging tips from our furniture blog! Do you practice the ABC’s of home staging?

A – Assess the home’s age and what potential buyers it will attract before deciding on a themeB – Begin with a general plan and stick to itC – Create a focal point for each roomD – Draw a map on graph paper to help illustrate and layout your placement.E – Eliminate clutterF – Fresh air and light fragrances set the moodG – Gussy up old furniture and fixtures with new accessories (pillows, throw blankets, etc)H – Hide personal items or accolades of current home dwellersI – Incorporate natural elements that bring the space to life (plants, flowers, fruits and vegetables)J – Juxtapose neutral tones with a splash of vibrant color for dimensionK – Keep the rooms well litL – Lead animals away from home staged areasM – Minimalism is a key home staging design approachN – Neutral, painted walls and wallpaper create a palatable canvas for staged furnishingsO – Orient the room using Feng ShuiP – Pair patterns with solid colorsQ – Quell the desire to get too creative and elaborate with your home staging effortsR – Rent furniture to fill out a roomS – Stay on budgetT – Tend the garden and landscaping near home entry pointsU – Use mirrors to create the illusion of more spaceV – Vary the theme and accessories of each room (at least slightly) to frame each home staged spaceW – Worry less about the details and more about the big pictureX – Examine the entryway and make it as open and flowing as possibleY – Yearn for a finished room that can be taken in at a glanceZ – Zero in on shinning attributes of the home and make them stand out